General Information Science at Boston College
If you are interested in studying General Information Science, take a look at what Boston College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 69 general information science graduations were recorded at Boston College.
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Online Class Availability at Boston College
Online coursework is an option at Boston College. Of 15,432 students, 732 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.
General Information Science Rankings at Boston College
Use these rankings to compare Boston College’s General Information Science program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 212 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #9 of 9 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #11 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #203 of 209 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Information Science graduates at Boston College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Information Science graduates at Boston College are 45% women (31) and 55% men (38).
General Information Science Bachelor’s Program at Boston College
Of the 69 bachelor’s general information science degrees awarded at Boston College, 45% were women (31) and 55% were men (38).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of General Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College, lower than the national average of 53%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Information Science Graduates
Students who finish General Information Science program at Boston College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for General Information Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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